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Afternoon Little Makers

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Children 3-5

Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. This week we will make TBD

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Children 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Educational, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library for 30 minutes of making! Each Little Maker's session will have a simple craft activity that we do together. This week we will make TBD

Recommended ages 2-6

Registration is Required

 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Parents Required

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Disclaimer(s)

For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.

Only available at Smith Library

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Event Details:

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Knitting

Needle Arts

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Bowties and Books logo with mouse wearing glasses and a bowtie and a Pomeranian wearing a tutu

Bowties and Books

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Children, Birth to PreK, Babies 0-2, Children 3-5
Program Type: Early Literacy, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your most elegant bowties and fanciest tutus (or whatever you find comfortable)! Then, join us for songs, stories, and silliness!

This program is recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years with a parent or caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Parents Required

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Adult Education, Educational, Science & Technology, Technology Class
Event Details:

The SMITH Library is now offering 30-minute one-on-one tech help with Laynee (our fabulous intern) during the month of January.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking Class

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a fun Scrap Booking event!

Bring your own projects or bring blank pages along with pictures and supplies!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a fun Scrap Booking event!

Bring your own projects or bring blank pages along with pictures and supplies!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Jason Reynolds

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Discussion, Literature, Online/Virtual, Speakers
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Disclaimer(s)

For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.

Only available at Smith Library

Knitting

Needle Arts

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Disclaimer(s)

For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.

Only available at Smith Library

Knitting

Needle Arts

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

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Caregivers of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:15am - 1:15pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregiving is challenging.

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Drop-In Caregiving Support Group: For Dementia and Alzheimer's Caregivers

Caregiving is challenging.

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

This Beautiful Fantastic movie poster

Pat's Picks Movie Club, "This Beautiful Fantastic"

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Adults

Too good to miss, good enough to see again!

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month for Pat's Picks Movie Club! All titles are selected by our local movie expert, Patricia Cochrane! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community, Movies & Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Too good to miss, good enough to see again!

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library on the second Thursday of each month for Pat's Picks Movie Club! All titles are selected by our local movie expert, Patricia Cochrane! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

T.A.B. Logo

T.A.B. Meeting for Grades 7 and up

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Smith Library Seminar Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Community, Games & Activities, General Programs
Age Group:
Teens

Are you looking to give back to your community and have say in what your public library offers for teens? If you are in grades 7 - 12 you are invited to take part in North Branford Public Libraries Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B).

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community, Games & Activities, General Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking to give back to your community and have say in what your public library offers for teens? If you are in grades 7 - 12 you are invited to take part in North Branford Public Libraries Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B).

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Smith Library

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Mah jongg

Monday Night Mah Jongg

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Smith Library Community Room at Edward Smith Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Edward Smith Library
Room: Smith Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Games & Activities, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to Join?

Monday Night Mah Jongg is for those looking to play the game with, or a group of players looking to join!

Disclaimer(s)

For those playing the American version of the game, you will need a current Mah Jongg card.

Only available at Smith Library

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Monthly Writers Group

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Seminar Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
General Programs, Hobbies, Literature, Writing Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programs, Hobbies, Literature, Writing Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you consider writing to be a passion, hobby, or general interest? If that's the case, then our Monthly Writers Group might just be for you!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Knitting

Needle Arts

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community, Hobbies
Event Details:

Enjoy the friendly camaraderie of your fellow artisans and join us on Wednesday mornings! Beginners are welcome. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt -- all kinds of needle craft.

No registration necessary!

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

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Read Between the Vines Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature
Age Group:
Adults

Our final meeting before going on summer break!

Join us once a month at Rose Vineyards for our Read Between the Vines Book Club! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community, General Programs, Hobbies, Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our final meeting before going on summer break!

Join us once a month at Rose Vineyards for our Read Between the Vines Book Club! 

Quilts

Quilter's Club

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Atwater Library Community Room at Atwater Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Atwater Memorial Library
Room: Atwater Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Atwater Memorial Library every Friday from 10AM - 2PM for our Quilting Club!

A casual group whose members all share their creative love of quilting! 

Disclaimer(s)

Only available at Atwater Library

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library
Closing
Branches:
Atwater Memorial Library, Edward Smith Library